006: Advocacy for nonprofit leaders

In this episode, Mary discusses the ninth of the ten leadership principles she's sharing with you: model and foster accountability.

Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact.

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You can get a free training: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofit Leaders Make Orienting Board Member by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/nonprofitboardorientation

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

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Connect with Mary!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland

Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest for this episode is Morgan Gross. Morgan is the CEO & Founder of Fundraising Beyond Borders. She is a fundraising consultant and coach dedicated to transforming international nonprofits' fundraising strategies. Her extensive experience in East and Southern Africa highlighted the need for custom international fundraising plans and global donor engagement techniques. With a background in curriculum development and co-founding a nonprofit, Morgan crafts realistic and inspiring fundraising goals, offering personalized guidance and genuine accountability. A visionary leader, she is committed to revolutionizing fundraising practices and empowering nonprofits to navigate the global landscape confidently and authentically. 

Here's what to expect during the episode:

• What is peer-to-peer fundraising?
• How does peer-to-peer fundraising differ from traditional fundraising methods?
• How do individuals initiate a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign online?
• Why is it crucial for nonprofits to prioritize both building donor trust and incorporating storytelling in their fundraising efforts?
•  In what ways does the approach to fundraising vary across different cultures?

Connect with Morgan Gross!

Website: https://fundraisingbeyondborders.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fundraisingbeyondborders/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-ann-gross/ 

Link for Trust Building Action Plan –  https://www.hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

 

Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!  

 

Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.

 

Connect with Mary!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland

Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

 

My guest for this episode is Holly Rustick. World-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author Holly Rustick coaches thousands of people every week through her top-ranking podcast, Grant Writing & Funding, books on grant writing, and inside her two signature programs: the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and the Grant Professional Mentorship, where she coaches freelance grant writers to run six-figure businesses.

 Having secured millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations around the world throughout for nearly two decades, Holly has a mission to coach grant writers and grant writing consultants to grow capacity, increase funding, and to advance their mission.

  Holly has an MA in International Political Economy, is a past president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, a former university instructor, and an unapologetic feminist. Holly lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella.

 Here's what to expect during the episode:

• What benefits do nonprofits gain from hiring a grant writer?
• How can a skilled grant writer contribute to the success of a nonprofit organization?
• What role do organizational culture and values play in retaining grant writers in a nonprofit setting?
• How do grant writers determine their fees, and what factors influence their pricing?
• What essential qualifications and experience should you look for when hiring a grant writer for your organization?

 Connect with Holly Rustick!

Grant Writing & Funding Podcast: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-podcast/

Grant Writing & Funding Website: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/

Hub Haven Weekly Newsletter with Stress-Free Grant Writing Tips: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/

Join Holly's Freelance Grant Writer Academy to quit your toxic nonprofit job and replace your full-time income while writing grants from home. Click here.

Link for Trust Building Action Plan: https://hilandconsulting.groovepages.com/trustbuilding

 

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

 

Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!  

 

Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.

 

Connect with Mary!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland

Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

 

 My guest for this episode is Irene Shih. For 18 years, Irene has served students in low-income communities — as a middle and high school classroom teacher in Arizona, a strategic advisor to superintendents in large urban school districts like Boston Public Schools, and a thought leader on state-level education policy in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Irene joined Minds Matter Bay Area (MMBay) as its first full-time CEO in March 2019, returning to her hometown roots in the Bay Area.

 Irene is a corps member alumna of Teach For America, holds an M.P.P. in Social & Urban Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, and completed a B.A. in English Literature and Women's Studies from U.C. Berkeley. She is a member and contributing writer on the Forbes Nonprofit Council and a contributing writer for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Nonprofit Quarterly.

 As the CEO of Minds Matter Bay Area, Irene has led the organization and its 300-student and 300-volunteer-strong community through the adversity of a global pandemic, through changing cultural attitudes about remote work and work-life balance, toward unprecedented levels of growth. Above all, Irene and her leadership team are focused on the culture and values of MMBay, fostering an educational environment that nurtures generational impact on its students by cultivating relationships between students and an ecosystem of volunteer mentors.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

• What notable challenges has Irene faced since taking on the role of CEO, and how has she overcome or addressed them?
• What are the three core volunteer roles in Minds Matter Bay Area (MMBay)?
• How do leaders effectively convey gratitude and acknowledgment for the hard work and dedication of volunteers?
• What common errors do organizations make when recruiting volunteers, and how do these mistakes impact the overall recruitment process?
• How can leaders create a positive, engaging volunteer experience to ensure long-term commitment and satisfaction?

Connect with Irene Shih!

Website: https://www.mindsmatterbay.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minds-matter-bay-area/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsmatterbay

 

  Link for Trust Building Action Plan – https://www.hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding

 Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

 

Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!  

 

Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.

 

Connect with Mary!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland

Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

 

My guest for this episode is Mia Henry. Mia Henry (she |her) is the founder and CEO of Freedom Lifted, which supports justice-centered leadership development through online learning, training, and coaching. Mia lives in Chicago but was born and raised in the Deep South. She’s the daughter of Civil Rights activists from Alabama. 

Through her unique approach, Mia has created educational spaces and practical tools to foster just and ethical leadership for hundreds of private, public, and nonprofit organizations, as well as more than 9,000 individuals. In addition to pioneering innovative work through Freedom Lifted, Mia has deep experience in organizations committed to promoting justice and equity, previously serving as Executive Director of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership at Kalamazoo College and founding director of the Chicago Freedom School.

 

Here's what to expect during the episode:

• What is the difference between power and privilege?
• In what ways can privilege be considered a form of power?
• How can organizations empower individuals to access their personal power, even when they may not hold formal positional power?
• Why do some individuals tend to shy away from the power associated with their professional positions?
•  What common myths or misconceptions do people hold about power in professional or societal context

Connect with Mia Henry!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomlifted/

Free Power Flower Course:  https://learninglab.freedomlifted.com/courses/power-flower

Link for 6 Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board https://hilandconsulting.org 

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!  

 Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.

  Connect with Mary!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland

Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest for this episode is Shannon Bowen. Shannon is a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, expert hiring manager, leadership coach, and management trainer. She’s the Chief Advancement Officer for Pacific Northwest Research Institute and a board member for AFP Advancement Northwest in Seattle.

  Shannon is also the founder of Monsoon Leadership, which works at the intersection of nonprofit fundraising + leadership to train the next generation of development leaders. Monsoon Leadership teaches how to dismantle white supremacist work culture and how to prioritize mental and physical health without sacrificing outcomes. They offer Zoom and in-person workshops, consulting projects, custom nonprofit training, interim leadership roles, and coaching for new and seasoned leaders. Shannon is dedicated to creating healthy workplaces: one manager at a time.

  Here's what to expect during the episode:

• What are the most recent strategies for improving staff retention in today's workplace?
• How can companies adapt to the latest trends in staff retention to ensure employee satisfaction and loyalty?
• What are proven and effective recruitment strategies for attracting top talent in today's competitive job market?
• Why is using effective hiring strategies vital for long-term success and growth in an organization?
• How do constant urgency and unrealistic expectations lead to employee burnout?

 Connect with Shannon Bowen!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/monsoon-leadership/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monsoonleadership/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MonsoonLeadership

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/monsoonleadership/

FREE 7 (unconventional) Tips to Retain Top Talent: https://monsoonleadership.com/free/

 Link for Effective Board Orientation Checklist https://www.hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist

 Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold:  Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!  

 Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.

  Connect with Mary!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland

Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

 

 My guest for this episode is Roberta Matuson. This is a reissue of my interview with her. I chose this because this episode has the most downloads of all my episodes so far.

For more than 25 years, Roberta, president of Matuson Consulting has helped leaders in highly regarded companies, including General Motors, The Greater Boston Food Bank, and Microsoft, and small to medium-sized businesses, achieve the dramatic growth and market leadership through the maximization of talent. 

 She’s the author of six books including, Evergreen Talent: How to Seed, Cultivate, and Grow a Sustainable Workforce, and the international bestseller, Suddenly In Charge: Managing Up, Managing Down, Succeeding All Around, a Washington Post Top 5 Business Book For Leaders.

Her most current book, is Can We Talk? Seven Principles for Managing Difficult Conversations at Work.

Here’s what to expect during the episode:

• Handling difficult conversations such as employee engagement and retention.
• Why do leaders avoid difficult conversations? Leaders fear that employees will become upset and leave.
• Good communications from leaders can hugely lift employee engagement.
• Why do people find it difficult to give negative feedback?
• Managers and leaders avoid difficult conversations with new hires. Why?
• Difficult Conversations: How to create clarity and dare to have courageous conversations.
• What exactly does it mean to have a transparent and authentic workplace?
• And much more!

Connect with Roberta!

Website: https://matusonconsulting.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatusonConsulting/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/matuson

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberta-matuson/

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi24_ROQfmts3t8gSwzw3w

Free Guide: 6 Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board https://hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport 

Thanks for all you do . . . . Take care of yourself and tune in next week . . . All the best.

 

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

  Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!  

Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on  Facebook.

Connect with Mary!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland

Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org